In July, I mentioned Albert and Wallace Teruya left Kewalo Inn to start Times Grill cafe, and then Times Supermarket. Two weeks later, I found out why they switched from restaurants to markets. I don’t know anyone else who’s ever done that. Read more
As part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, I’ve been writing a series of articles about the war, and particularly Hawaii’s connections to it. Here’s the sixth in that series. Read more
The Japanese attack focused on Oahu’s military bases, but civilians within 20 miles found themselves in the crossfire. Read more
Fashion designer Nake‘u Awai asked me about Christian’s Hut, a restaurant/lounge at Ward Avenue and Ala Moana Boulevard, where Ward Warehouse later was located. He worked there briefly in the 1950s before going to the University of Washington. Read more
Readers asked me about a few Chinese-owned businesses recently. About 120 years ago over half the small businesses in Hawaii were owned by Chinese entrepreneurs. Read more
In December 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy launched an attack on Hawaii. Pearl Harbor was the main target since most of our battleships were there. Read more
It’s time to open up the old mail bag and answer some reader questions. I try to do this every four to six weeks, so feel free to send in any questions you have. Read more
With the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II approaching Sept. 2, I’m writing several columns about it. Read more
Recently, I found out that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and Hilo High School had a special connection. It began when the seniors put on an “I Love Lucy” play at the school in 1954. Read more
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor those who served, I plan to write a series of articles, from the start of the war to the surrender ceremonies onSept. 2, 1945. Read more
This week I thought I’d write about two noteworthy Oahu restaurants that have passed into our rearview mirrors. Read more
This year marks significant anniversaries of many important Hawaii companies and organizations. Here are a few. Read more
Arthur Godfrey had some interesting connections to Hawaii. Hawaii embraced him and in return he embraced us. Read more
Last month marked the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of missionaries to Hawaii from Boston. In researching this article, I learned a few things I hadn’t known previously. Read more
This week’s column is about people you probably have heard of many times, but my focus is on curious things you probably don’t know about them. Read more
“Hawaii Calls” broadcast weekly from Waikiki to, at one point, 750 radio stations worldwide. It changed forever how the world perceived Hawaii and its music. Read more
We’ve had many historical writers at the newspaper over the years. Two of my favorites were Russell and Peg Apple, who wrote Tales of Old Hawaii in the Star-Bulletin beginning in 1969. Peg died in 1981 and Russ in 1999. Read more
I realized I had a lot of little-known stories about the subject and thought they’d make for an interesting column. Read more
This week I thought I’d respond to several questions readers have asked me. One is about the boat that Natalie Wood died on or near, which ended up in Hawaii. Read more
I cover a wide range of topics in Rearview Mirror: people, places, organizations, sports, the military, schools and even food. But I never thought I’d write a column on toilet paper! Read more
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